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R129 GAG

1998 Mazda 121

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,086 mi
Last recorded70,086 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 12158,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 GAG
MakeMazda
Model121
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,086 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 70,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,299 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,851 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 63,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,381 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 62,381 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 121?

Based on 50,730 MOT tests across 6,017 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,747
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,017
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,459
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,371
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,598
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,343
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,793
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R129 GAG is a 1998 Mazda 121 in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 121 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 58,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 121 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 GAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 121 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 121 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R129 GAG registered?

R129 GAG is a 1998 Mazda 121, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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